Historical and Cultural Sightseeing Spots around Nagano City

Visit 1,400-year-old temples, ancient shrines and art-filled towns in and around Nagano City.

15 of the Best Places to Visit in Nagano

Enjoy Nagano's wild natural scenery at its many national parks, historical sites and hot springs.

Visiting the Five Shrines of Togakushi

The Togakushi Five-Shrine Pilgrimage Hike gives travelers the opportunity to enjoy the natural beauty of Mt. Togakushi and its ancient Shinto sites at the same time.

Temples, Cooking Classes, and Snowshoeing in Nagano

Find inner peace through Buddhist temple rituals and a hike through an enchanting forest, while picking up some new Japanese cooking tips along the way.

48 Hours in Nagano City

Take a two-day trip around Nagano City to see beautiful temples, shrines, and the famous snow monkeys of Jigokudani!

Nakamise – The Shop-Filled Approach to Zenkoji Temple

From Buddhist Souvenirs to Eclectic Antiques, and with All Kinds of Eateries In-between, Zenkoji Temple’s Naka-mise is a Shopper’s Paradise.